Head Lice - Frequently Asked Questions

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How are head lice caught?

Do only children get Head Lice?

How do i know if i have Lice or Nits?

What are Nits?

Can i catch lice from my dog?

Can i stop my children getting head lice?

Should i tell my friends if my child has lice?

Should i keep my child off school if they have head lice?

Can my child catch lice again after treatment?

Are Head lice Dangerous?

 

 

How are head lice caught?

Head lice are caught from close contact with a person infected. Head lice can’t jump or fly, they crawl from one head to another.
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Do only children get Head Lice?

No, anybody with a head of hair has suitable accommodation for Lice
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How do i know if i have Lice or Nits?

The only way to know for sure is by having your scalp and hair visually checked while wet combing.
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What are Nits?

Nits are lice eggs, glued to the hairshaft close to the scalp.

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Can I catch Lice from my dog?

No, Head Lice only affect humans and do not survive for very long unless they are on a human scalp.
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Can i stop my children getting head lice?

As a rule no, although using eco.kid products correctly creates an environment virtually impossible for head lice to live in.
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Should i tell my friends if my child has head lice?

Yes, inform everybody who has been in close contact and urge them to do a through check of their children. This is known as Contact Tracing
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Should i keep my child off school if they have lice?

No, treat the condition and send to school as normal, they have probably been going to school with them before you spotted them anyway.
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Can my child catch head lice again after treatment?

Yes, if they come in contact with an infected head of hair. Although correct use of eco.kid will help create an environment virtually impossible for head lice to live in.
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Are head Lice dangerous?

No, Head Lice pose no major health threat, they are irritating, and can be very upsetting for children.
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